Tijuana Travel Forum

Hi, i'm going to TJ for the first time next week. I will be taking the trolly/shuttle into town from San Diego. i normally exchange my money at the airports when i travel, since i'm not traveling by air this time-where would i do the exchange at? help! thanks!

You can bet on these games, right? What time do they start, and what days do they play?

I will go to Tijuana Mexico on June 20,2009. Can I come back to the California if I have no passport card?
I'm a U.S Citizen and have a State I.D and a birth certificate.
I will not be driving, I will cross walking.
I don't want to get stuck in Mexico.I have
an emergency and I really need to go to Mexico.

Well my cousins and I are planning to drive to Tijuana June 26th, just for a weekend. But I do not have a passport! Of course I have my birth certificate and a valid US ID, but I heard that its the law now that you need to have a passport to come back to the US. But Its pretty much impossible for me to get one by the 26th of this month! It takes forever to get it mailed to you. What would be the consequences if I go without a passport?

Do I need a passport to travel (by foot) into Tijuana Mexico from San Diego and then return to San Diego in the same day?

Hi, I'm a student of a liberal arts high school. Me and a few classmates, as well as about five adults, teachers, translators, documentary directors and such, are all going to Tijuana in order to document illegal immigration and some of the humanitarian crisis. I really want to go but from what I understand I have some things to fear. I mostly want to go to do a report on the street kids. I know they're mostly like me, but I am a little ashamed to admit that I am afraid of them. Does anyone have any tips or ideas to stay safe. Mostly ideas that don't have to do with 'just don't go'. Comments are so very appreciated.

We always cross at Tecate because we are from Colorado. We happen to be in Calif. the last time we went to Baja and going south it was a snap. After the winter we needed to go back to Riverside Calif so we went back through TJ. Untill we got close to the crossing things seemed to be somewhat marked but at the last moment things did not go good as we missed the turnoff to the boarder and went east a long way untill we could turn around and get back to the west crossing. Help! Is there a good map showing the way north or help as to what to look for?? Thanks Steve

My first visit to Tijuana, we were at a large brick fallen wall on the main street of Los Revolution, just under the new large arch of modern Tijuana. The old brick wall had many arches and would not have been made to stop people from crossing through. We would like to learn the history of this wall, and why there is a jail with a prisoner on top of the mound built in front.
Thanks, Judie

i wanted to know were to go for day of the dead shopping and or do they have that out there ...clay figurines ,paper mache things that have to do with mexican folklore craftsman may be phone numbers if any one has any ...ok thanks

Has anyone been to Tijuana recently and is it safe right now?

What are the names of the five taxi companies authorized to service the Tijuana Airport and is it possible to get one of those cabs from the Otay Mesa border crossing to the airport? If so, which side of the border will they pick us up? How much should it cost to go the 2.9 miles from the Otay Mesa crossing to TIJ? How safe are they?

My son is a student at UC San Diego, 19-years-old, good head on his shoulders (is that an oxymoron for 19-year-old??) He wants to go to Tijuana on a Saturday night with a group of friends, and take a taxi from the border area to a night club called Koko Bongo, or something like that. I want to tell him NO, but I'm asking for advice. Assuming the kids don't get falling-down drunk, which I don't think they will, is it safe??? He can't go until I send him a copy of his birth certificate. He has a driver's license and picture school ID, but I believe he needs a copy of his birth certificate to cross the border. I'm so TORN!! HELP!!

Can a person park their car on the US boarder and walk into Tijuana? Is this advisable? My kids 13 and 11 want to go into Mexico when we are in California. I thought this might be the easiest to do. Tell me more about entering Mexico and returning to the US. How long will it take to cross?

Is there a Mcdonlads in or near revloution?

i want to travel to tijuana for my birthday on may 17, 2008 but i hear that we need passports now. some people say the new law for passports start in june 2008 and some people say we need them now. so my question is would i need a passport on may 17, 2008?

How hard is it to get a taxi after shopping at Plaza Rio in the midweek afternoon?

Hi there: Does anyone have suggestions on an economical way to get from the Tijuana airport to Rosarito Beach. We (two adults) are staying at World International Vacation Club in Rosarito Beach. We have never been there, and never seen Tijuana. We are in pretty good shape, but might be a little ovewhelmed in Tijuana. We will have some luggage with us and be tired from a day of flying. I read about Mexicoach, but I cant see if they are located right at the airport or not?

Thanks
wivctraveller

How is it to cross back into the US while walking? Are the lines long? Do they let most people through? Do they search a lot of people?

Is it possible to get a cab from TJ to San Diego at night? (10.00pm til midnight)We were looking to stay in TJ overnight but all hotels look a little crappy and have been advised not to do so. Is it possible to go down during the day, have a few drinks and cab it back to San diego?

can i bring my laptop ever the border and back

Looking to travel to TJ for one night. 3 men on business trip stopover to Vegas. Is it worthwhile staying overnight or should we do a day trip from San Diego (if so what time does latest bus go back). Heard a lot of reports about TJ not being to safe at night. Do not want red light / strip crap just good bars and clubs with nice women. Are there any good quality resorts near 'revolution' area. Can anyone help.

Thanks

Matt

I am 2 years away from becoming an American citizen and do not want to bother renewing my Japanese passport. But i am a green card holder...I just want to take a trip to Tijuana..

Hey there,

I'm planning for a trip to TJ in May 2008. My dilemma is that I became a "green card" holder through political asylum which means I have no passport from my country of origin. I can get a travel document( I131) as a "passport" but it cost $305 and can take up to 4-6months. Does anybody know if my green card is sufficient for getting into Mexico without I 131(travel document)? I'm travelling from Chicago to San Diego then entering by car into TJ. I'm a college student and I am soo upset that Mexico is requiring a passport wheras US doesn't require a passport for a green card holder to enter back into the US.

Hi - do you need your passport to take the trip from San Diego directly into Mexico if you take that bus. If not, do you need some form of ID to get to Mexico or does the bus just go on through with all passengers? Well, I guess you would need some ID coming back anyway, but just wondering what the story is going there!

We are meeting with some relatives in Tijuana and returning to the U.S., does anyone know what is the less worse bridge to cross back and forth? The best timing as well... this is for early november.

We are only driving to the Airport of Tijuana and back.

If there is change of plans, I might do the same for Mexicali in case they end traveling there.. If someone knows more info, I would really appreciate your input!

Thanks in advance!

Hey Guys,


Does anyone know if the border will close this weekend because of protesting on the Mexico side? My mom called this morning to say she saw a news report about this last night as she was falling asleep, so she doesn't feel she can trust what she heard.

I've tried the Border Patrol website and Univision, but no luck.

-Lelybee

Is it better to buy your tickets in advance for the bullfights?

Hello,

I am a US citizen and my girlfriend is a French Citizen staying here with me in the US. Her 90 day visa waiver is up in the first week of october. We'd like to buy ourselves a little more time (another 90 days) but don't want to go through all the marriage/immirgration hassle just yet. She doesn't have a green card, etc. All she has is her valid passport and california state issed ID + her social security card when she used to study here a few years back

So we plan to go to mexico for the weekend and re-enter so she doesnt have to necessarily fly back to France to re-enter. As you can immagine, the cost of driving to mexico is much cheaper than flying LAX/CDG.

If anyone has any imput, comments, or advice on what I will expect at the re-entry border let me know :) Thank you all!

Sincerely,

A poor man in love with a non-us citizen who is sick of the US immigration policy and its astronomical hike of application fees!

What are the latest passport requirements when crossing the border back into the US by land? I am a Canadian citizen residing in the US on a green card. Unfortunately my Canadian passport has expired and it takes months for them to renew it, just like in the US. Will I be able to come back to the US just with my green card and my California drivers license? Am I running any risks? Is there any one crossing point where they are more relaxed on the rules?

I would greatly appreciate any information you might have!
Thanks,
Christine

This maybe a stupid question, but oh well. I see all over the postings the usual cost for a taxi ride into Tijuana is about $5. I plan to take my daughter, so is that $5 a person or $5 for the group?
Thanks